Browsing by Author "Bhatia, Sharmila"

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    Blockchain is already here. What does that mean for records management and archives?
    Bhatia, Sharmila; Wright de Hernandez, Anthony (Taylor & Francis, 2019-07-29)
    This article provides a brief overview of blockchain or distributed ledger technology for archivists and records managers. While in the nascent stage, records are already being created or managed by blockchains. Therefore, it is necessary for archivists and records managers to become familiar with the basics of the technology, along with its benefits and shortcomings, in order to make informed decisions regarding the accessioning of blockchain systems and/or their use in managing record authenticity.
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    Blockchain: What is it and why should we care? (Special Focus Session)
    Bhatia, Sharmila; Wright de Hernandez, Anthony; Stewart, Meredith (Virginia Tech, 2018-08-18)
    Blockchain, or distributed ledger, is being described as the next disruptive technology. This session gives attendees an overview of the technology: what it is, how it works, and why archivists and records managers should be interested. Government agencies and businesses are exploring uses for this technology and potential use cases include digital identity, land titling, and smart contracts.